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Happy_Dan · 07-24-2017, 09:39 AM

For those of you that have added a clutch reservoir, what did you use the cap the outlet on the brake reservoir?

camguynj · 07-24-2017, 09:44 AM

1/4" vacum cap with zip tie
http://www.autozone.com/fittings-and...cap/375048_0_0

woyster_13ss · 07-24-2017, 09:48 AM

The kit I ordered from JDP came with something that looked like the above vacuum cap. It had a ring clamp supplied with it, but I couldn't get it over the barb from the brake reservoir. I ended up using the cap with a worm-gear hose clamp.

Happy_Dan · 07-24-2017, 09:50 AM

Great, thanks!
I have plenty of clamps, will stop by Autozone or Reilly's.

Time to do this mod, the clutch reservoir and bracket have been sitting in the back of my car long enough!. LOL

camguynj · 07-24-2017, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

Great, thanks!
I have plenty of clamps, will stop by Autozone or Reilly's.

Time to do this mod, the clutch reservoir and bracket have been sitting in the back of my car long enough!. LOL

You may want to consider installing a 4oz reservoir instead of the 1.5oz one. I had the JDP
"GTO" type one and got tired of flushing every few weeks so I replaced it with a Wilwood 4oz one. See post#191 in this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38#post9347638

ron123 · 07-24-2017, 11:31 AM

A) It is very important to use the correct nipple cap material that will stand up to brake fluid or it can dissolve and leak.
EPDM Rubber is compatible.
-OR-
B) For about $25 you can swap in the OEM Camaro master cylinder reservoir that has the factory nipple port closed off same as what is on the automatic Camaro.

... [I've done both methods, switched to "B" when I found a bargain.]
Ron

Happy_Dan · 07-24-2017, 12:04 PM

Yes, I have been considering plan B for sure. I just didn't want to get into the system right now. Car is a 2012 and still has under 30K miles on it, so I don't really drive it all that much. Figured if I just pulled the line and capped it, I wouldn't have to bleed them and all. It's not a daily driver and I have no time or money to get to track days I love so much so it was just a quick something to do when bored.

But the RIGHT way is to change the reservoir as you noted.

camguynj · 07-24-2017, 01:23 PM

Yes you want EPDM rubber caps. Dorman claims their caps are EPDM but only lists some of them as EDPM ...could be the others are Buna rubber which is not recommended for brake fluid. NAPA has caps that are listed as EPDM

Happy_Dan · 07-24-2017, 01:25 PM

Thanks again, all good info

Clarkstar · 07-24-2017, 08:13 PM

X2 on the Wilwood 4oz resivour...

sscamaro · 07-25-2017, 12:07 PM

Dan, I got the kit from JDP. It comes with the brake reservoir(sealed) and clutch reservoir. Call me about this.

Happy_Dan · 07-25-2017, 12:21 PM

Thanks Ralph, I already have a reservoir and a bracket. I ordered the EDPM rubber cap.

sscamaro · 07-26-2017, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

Thanks Ralph, I already have a reservoir and a bracket. I ordered the EDPM rubber cap.

When you change to the new brake reservoir, you don't have to bleed the brakes. The fluid never gets lower than the top of the master cylinder. A friend of mine did the cap and it was leaking, so he then put on the A/T master cylinder.

ron123 · 07-29-2017, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sscamaro

When you change to the new brake reservoir, you don't have to bleed the brakes. The fluid lever gets lower than the top of the master cylinder. A friend of mine did the cap and it was leaking, so he then put on the A/T master cylinder.

True, when the Master Cylinder Reservoir with factory closed off fluid port from the automatic is swapped in place of the Master Cylinder Manual Reservoir that has the open fluid port, a brake bleed is not needed. Air does not get in to the master cylinder itself, a little fluid remains at the top inlets to the brake system even when the plastic reservoir is removed; air does not enter.
Ron

Here is a picture of the "Closed Port nipple" on the master cylinder reservoir as it arrives from the factory.

07-24-2017, 09:48 AM	#3
woyster_13ss Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 148	The kit I ordered from JDP came with something that looked like the above vacuum cap. It had a ring clamp supplied with it, but I couldn't get it over the barb from the brake reservoir. I ended up using the cap with a worm-gear hose clamp. __________________ Ordered 4/24/2013...Built week of 5/13/13...Delivered 6/7/13 2013 Inferno Orange Metallic Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 6.2L V8, NPP, Manual 6-Speed, GM Performance Shifter, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Bo White's Stage III Ported TB, Sunroof, Window Tint, Gen5DIY Halo & DRL Harnesses, 5000k LED DRL Bulbs, APEX Skip Shift Eliminator, Hood Spears / Front & Rear Blackout Panels / Gills from Big Worm Graphix, Gary's Customz Front & Rear Painted Bowties, Powdercoated Wheels & Camaro Badges, Painted Calipers, Plastidipped Taillight Bezels

07-24-2017, 11:31 AM	#6
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	A) It is very important to use the correct nipple cap material that will stand up to brake fluid or it can dissolve and leak. EPDM Rubber is compatible. -OR- B) For about $25 you can swap in the OEM Camaro master cylinder reservoir that has the factory nipple port closed off same as what is on the automatic Camaro. ... [I've done both methods, switched to "B" when I found a bargain.] Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

07-24-2017, 12:04 PM	#7
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	Yes, I have been considering plan B for sure. I just didn't want to get into the system right now. Car is a 2012 and still has under 30K miles on it, so I don't really drive it all that much. Figured if I just pulled the line and capped it, I wouldn't have to bleed them and all. It's not a daily driver and I have no time or money to get to track days I love so much so it was just a quick something to do when bored. But the RIGHT way is to change the reservoir as you noted. __________________

07-24-2017, 08:13 PM	#10
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	X2 on the Wilwood 4oz resivour... __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

07-24-2017, 09:39 AM	#1
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	Clutch Reservoir For those of you that have added a clutch reservoir, what did you use the cap the outlet on the brake reservoir?

07-24-2017, 09:44 AM	#2
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,860 View My Garage	1/4" vacum cap with zip tie http://www.autozone.com/fittings-and...cap/375048_0_0

07-24-2017, 09:50 AM	#4
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	Great, thanks! I have plenty of clamps, will stop by Autozone or Reilly's. Time to do this mod, the clutch reservoir and bracket have been sitting in the back of my car long enough!. LOL

07-24-2017, 01:23 PM	#8
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,860 View My Garage	Yes you want EPDM rubber caps. Dorman claims their caps are EPDM but only lists some of them as EDPM ...could be the others are Buna rubber which is not recommended for brake fluid. NAPA has caps that are listed as EPDM

07-24-2017, 01:25 PM	#9
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	Thanks again, all good info

07-25-2017, 12:07 PM	#11
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Dan, I got the kit from JDP. It comes with the brake reservoir(sealed) and clutch reservoir. Call me about this.

07-25-2017, 12:21 PM	#12
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	Thanks Ralph, I already have a reservoir and a bracket. I ordered the EDPM rubber cap.